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With a Hug and a Smile
Go after a life of love as if
your life depended on it--because it does

This world can be a difficult place, a place where
many of ours friends and family members are
troubled by the inevitable challenges of everyday
life. And since we can never be certain who needs
our help, we should be careful to speak helpful words
to everyone who crosses our paths.

The apostle Paul wrote, "do not let any
unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but
only what is helpful for building others up according
to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen"
(Ephesians 4:29 NIV). Paul reminds us that when we
choose our words carefully, we can have a powerful
impact on those around us.

Today let's share kind words, smiles, encouragement,
and hugs with family, with friends, and with the world.


A smile is the light in the window of
your face that tells people you're at home.
Posted by Hollis on 2008-05-21 07:17:48 | Rating: n/a | Views: 74


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Posted by
Faith
on 2008-05-21 12:30:30
 
I wish I could remember this. It is so true. I live with my grams and her husband and it seems like one or the other are always bringing out the worst in me which is totally my fault. I don't want to be a bitter person who finds fault with everything in the world like my grams does. I pray that I can stay true to myself because I am basically not that kind of person.

Thank you for your words of wisdom.
 
 

Posted by
Fancie
on 2008-05-21 13:16:08
 
Just wonderful. I try so hard to practice what Paul says there, but so many times I fail in my home life, my mom and her husband drive me nuts all the time. I know that I say mean things to her, because she always belitttles me. But that is no excuse. If you have a chance whisper a prayer for Fancie and her family! Thanks!
 
 

Posted by
erica3
on 2008-05-21 13:27:15
 
this is so sweet. okay my nice words for you will be: you are a beautiful person, and i am very lucky to have found a friend in you. :) much love hollis!
 
 

Posted by
Hollis
on 2008-05-22 07:33:36
 
Faith,
I know what you are feeling, as I went thru that for years with someone in my life..thank goodness I realized it was that person feeling the loss of happiness and not me....Just try to stay positive, and maybe it will rub off onto your grams...Good luck and happy thoughts to you...
 
 

Posted by
Hollis
on 2008-05-22 07:36:34
 
Fancie,
prayers up always for you and your family...I know all about the belittling....Had someone who did that to me alot and now that person is out of my life, and I couldn't feel more at peace about it....You gotta love them anyway....Take care fancie and praying for peace in your home my friend.
 
 

Posted by
Hollis
on 2008-05-22 07:38:15
 
erica,
You are so sweet. Thank you for the encouraging words....Lots of love and joy to you my friend....
 
 


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